
Images & video of Ninja Gaiden 2
2008-01-29 00:50:00 by Manager
A new batch of images of Ninja Gaiden 2 has hit the net, three of them to be exact. Team Ninja are still not announcing any release date, but they recently confirmed that the game is planned to hit the stores this year.
Update: Gameplay video added. Sorry for the awful encoding, we'll update as soon as we find a better file.









Since 1200 Days
2008-01-29 15:18:36 In reply to BubTheZombie (2008-01-29 12:01:16)
Since 982 Days
2008-01-29 15:32:13
My most wanted game for sure. I can't wait to play it. I started to train my ninja "skills" again with the mission mode :D Evil Ryu battles are the best in the game. Especially that one against 2 of them :D
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Missed the
hay
Since 1081 Days
2008-01-29 15:40:16 In reply to Acronos (2008-01-29 15:14:14)
(lol at the trolling of the ng2 graphics)
And then God of War 3 in 2009!
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*A New Form of Change*
Since 1573 Days
2008-01-29 16:18:05
NG > GoW >>> DMC.
:)
Let's troll...
Since 1200 Days
2008-01-29 16:23:03 In reply to Acronos (2008-01-29 15:14:14)
Missed the
hay
Since 1081 Days
2008-01-29 16:43:54 In reply to starfox14now (2008-01-29 16:18:05)
:)
Let's troll...
Ronsauce, well it sometimes felt you were doing the same thing over and over again, but in NG2 I hope it changed a bit.
Considering the attacks looks to be much more impactful with the whole finishers, limbs flying, blood splatters...etc. it just now looks that each kill you do it feels you have done a great job by not dying.
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Since 1200 Days
2008-01-29 17:03:12 In reply to Sath (2008-01-29 16:43:54)
Considering the attacks looks to be much more impactful with the whole finishers, limbs flying, blood splatters...etc. it just now looks that each kill you do it feels you have done a great job by not dying.
Since 1161 Days
2008-01-29 18:26:24
Ninja Gaiden:
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/5295/24...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/5295/24...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/212/243...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/212/243...
Ninja Gaiden Sigma:
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/5447/11...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/5290/11...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/5279/11...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/5279/11...
Ninja Gaiden 2:
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/7263/90...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/7250/90...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/6291/90...
http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/7466/90...
Here's a few comparison shots.
As any reasonable person can see, the jump from Ninja Gaiden to Ninja Gaiden 2 is huge.
As for Sigma vs 2...... it's very easy to see how 2 is much more detailed. However, Sigma has a very soft color palate which makes it a bit easier on the eyes when compared to 2's lack of any color filters at all (what I would call "hard colors").
However, sheer detail easily brings 2 out on top.
It has more detailed...... everything: models, blood, environments, etc.
Combine that with nice features such as more enemies on screen (as well as bigger enemies), varied attacks, pooling blood and body parts, and rumored interactivity with the levels...... and the winner is clear.
Since 1200 Days
2008-01-29 18:29:26
Was anyone doubting that NG2 would look better than NG or NG:S though?
The interactivity with the levels isn't rumored either. Past videos have shown things like destructible fruit stands and what not.
Since 950 Days
2008-01-29 18:32:53 In reply to FormlessLikeWater (2008-01-29 12:46:10)
To me GoW>DMC>NG I just have more fun with the former than the latter, despite the fantastic fighting engine.
Oh and the graphics are dissappointing considering it was one of the few areas that NG beat DMC and GoW (although they were on a weaker platform so...).
Still I have no doubt it will be agood game, I just think they could have done so much more with it which they don't seem to be doing.
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hay
Since 1081 Days
2008-01-29 19:03:37
I know people say NG Sigma looks like NG HD...bullshit people (alot of people, so don't get offenced here).
NG Sigma looks great and have alot of next gen features that NG doesn't.
But NG Sigma and NG2 is pretty much the same...but I think with small details and there that makes them different.
I just want the freaking game...and to be honest....much more than NG, because I am a NG fanatic to death, no matter what!
But in the end, GOW, DMC and NG...is all equals, they play differently and the art are different enough to seperate them.
If I want ancient myth greek and a guy who is just wild a beast I go with God of War.
If I want modern, fantasy with some stylish looks and all...DMC
If I want oriental, fantasy, modern...I go with NG.
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Since 982 Days
2008-01-29 19:33:15
To everyone complaining about graphics... Ever heard of a little thing called artstyle?
Team Ninja's Artstyle has always involved subtle scenery and very clean character models.
@Wiggins
So you've played the final build of this game? Don't judge a game graphically when it hasn't even finished going through polishing and bug fixing.
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hay
Since 1081 Days
2008-01-29 19:53:58
Graphically it won't change much with the retail. Itagaki is a gameplay dude, he wants to sharpen those edges of bugs...etc. as much as he can so it becomes one of his best titles.
I know he kept saying he much the first title had so much issues that he was not happy with.
There is no way he is ognna make a second misstake...well atleast I think he is gonna do his best.
And yes, the graphic art that Team Ninja is going for NG is that clean look, and so far, lit looks clean...but with tons of gore :D
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Since 1200 Days
2008-01-29 20:25:09 In reply to FordGTGuy (2008-01-29 19:33:15)
Since 971 Days
2008-01-29 21:16:34
The videos kick so much ass it's unbelievable - and the game is yet to be polished. It'll be great.
Visuals are nothing to write home about, but they're still better than that of DMC4 - which is not a huge feat by itself mind you. Still, when you combine these ok-ish wisuals with great animations and flying limbs you get quite a spectacle.
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Since 717 Days
2008-01-29 22:37:42 In reply to synce (2008-01-29 14:23:40)
With NG2 and added stuff like the execution move it'll add even more variety and diffrent layers of gameplay.
Since 982 Days
2008-01-29 22:37:58 In reply to Ronsauce (2008-01-29 20:25:09)
Team Ninja has always used plastic looking skin and very clean models while introducing elements such as gore to add the the beauty of the artstyle. Its the combination of subtle scenery, clean models and exaggerated blood that makes this game its own unique art. Artstyle is a huge part of gaming development and I feel sad that all you think of it is a "cop out excuse".
Wiggens said that the game looks no better then Sigma.
EDIT-
I can't believe people are actually comparing this game to DMC4? While were on the same subject since were going to complain about NG2 having empty of life environments what about DMC4? During the demo I saw no signs of life.
Not to mention the camera on DMC4 is way back while NG2's camera is up close.
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Since 403 Days
2008-01-29 22:41:07 In reply to Sath (2008-01-29 19:53:58)
Some people talked about the story and boring personalities.
First of all,
1.Ninja Gaiden never claimed to have or to need a compelling story.
2. Itagaki always stated that he puts more effort in displaying the enemy rather than the main character. Thatīs his primary goal in terms of story development. For him thatīs more important than showing how cool the main character speaks and behaves, or how he gone through a lot of dramatic events etc.
Thatīs pretty much all I have in mind about this aspects :-)
Thatīs not a try to protect Itagaki, actually I donīt like him as a person with his arrogant & self-important behavior, but I have to admit that at least heīs a decent producer.
Personally, I played also GoW and itīs an absolutly fantastic game!!!
Unfortunately I never played DMC. To be honest, Iīm not curious about this game at all. It looks very onesided, not much respond from the enemies, they look like wandering targets and the totally exaggerated coolness is fucking ridiculous. Anyway, I will buy it though since it comes for the 360 too and
was praised as a quite good franchise.
Putting DMC aside, GoW, except for the unique story, wasnīt as enjoyable as NG in every sense. I played and beat GoW on every difficulty setting, but thatīs it. After that I never touched it again.
Although playing and beating NG/NGB on every dificulty setting as well, I still play it today sometimes, because itīs simply pure pleasure even 4 years after itīs release. This game still keeps me from getting bored like no other game. Moreover it distinguishs itself due to a balance of challenge & reward, which I couldnīt find in many other games. Finally the sense of accomplishment by mastering the super responsive and intuitive controls is simply unmatched.
So, talking about an overall great experiance, including a good story, great graphics, nice presentation, good balance, artistic aspects etc, NG is among the best of all genres. No, it hadnīt a compelling story, it pretty much didnīt exist, and no, it hadnīt a special art design, but it had something which has always been and always will be the essence of a successful game. "EXCEPTIONAL GAMEPLAY!!!
Based on that and knowing that TM stands for perfection, it might not be that absurd to say that they are even able to top this.
All 3 games have their right to exist in their own special way. Though NG might be able to set the bar again. This time definitely not in terms of graphics, but maybe in how the word action in a "action game" should be realised.
Ok now I blabbered enough :-)
Since 403 Days
2008-01-29 23:11:52
Nice effort immortal daemon, but this comparison might be a bit better
This comp. really shows how fucking awesome the original NG was. It still looks good next to sigma. that really shows how hard they pushed the xbox to its limit.
i have to correct myself, the pics are from NGB
http://img.7pics.info/ninja%20gaiden%20ayane1_42f....
http://img.7pics.info/ninja%20gaiden%20ayane2_17b....
http://img.7pics.info/ninja%20gaiden%20look%20up1_...
http://img.7pics.info/ninja%20gaiden%20look%20up2_...
http://img.7pics.info/ninja%20gaiden%20murai12_e73...
http://img.7pics.info/ninja%20gaiden%20murai22_dab...
TM already produced DOA 4 & DOAX and now they working on their third title for a next gen console, I doubt that they can improve their graphics considerably. If they could have do so, they would have done it already on DOA4. Ok, maybe some improvements in terms of lightning, but their art style is just too steril and plastic. I never liked their art style, but once again, theyīre very talented in implementing enjoyable gameplay features.
Since 403 Days
2008-01-29 23:25:06
two new screens
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/...
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/...
click to enlarge
Since 1200 Days
2008-01-30 02:26:06 In reply to FordGTGuy (2008-01-29 22:37:58)
Since 1215 Days
2008-01-30 07:17:13
Weak textures? Poor lighting? Please bust out Photoshop and show me where these exists cause I don't see them. What the hell do you want? Freaking bloom everywhere like every UE3 game?
I'm blown away by the visuals. Especially in this screen. http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/6291/90...
Since 1809 Days
2008-01-30 10:05:45
Two new images:
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/...
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/...
And New Video:
http://media.xbox360.gamespy.com/media/686/686645/...
Since 905 Days
2008-02-01 09:55:03 In reply to wiggins (2008-01-28 23:59:42)
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Since 971 Days
2008-02-01 10:09:06 In reply to Shaka (2008-02-01 09:55:03)
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